Author: McCormack+Kristel

About Us

McCormack + Kristel is a national provider of executive search consulting services for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. Established in 1993, as McCormack & Associates, by veteran search consultant Joseph A. McCormack, the firm was the first openly LGBTQ-owned retained search firm in the country and among the first to specialize in diversity recruiting.

Founded with the mission of filling senior leadership positions in the HIV/AIDS sector during the height of the AIDS epidemic, today, McCormack + Kristel serves a broad spectrum of mission-driven organizations with a focus on advocacy, healthcare, social services, and social justice. Over the last six years, the firm has led 70 searches. Recent placements include CEOs, C-Suite executives, and board members for organizations including the ACLU, the Dr. Susan Love Foundation, Lambda Legal, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, NRDC, SAGE and TransForm.

McCormack + Kristel is veteran- and woman-owned and a longtime certified diversity supplier. A true boutique practice, members of the firm’s five-person team are all subject matter experts dedicated to strengthening leadership and building capacity within nonprofit organizations and the foundations that support them.

The Position

Reporting to the Managing Partner, the Recruiting Coordinator works closely with the firm’s partners, consultants, and associates to support successful client engagements and business development activities. A skilled project manager and effective communicator, the Recruiting Coordinator is a key contributor to the delivery of organized and efficient searches that meet deliverables and timeline goals. Often the first point of contact with candidates and prospective clients, the Coordinator is a key relationship manager throughout all phases of the search process and the embodiment of the firm’s commitment to superior customer service and respectful treatment of all. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an organized self-starter to contribute to the many facets of retained executive search consulting and to grow professionally as an integral member of a respected and pioneering executive search firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide Administrative Support to Partners, Consultants and Associates
• Draft and format materials, including:
• Proposals
• Recruitment Profiles
• Candidate Reports
• Interview Packages
• Status Updates
• Schedule calls and meetings with candidates, clients, and prospective clients
• Book travel and coordinate travel logistics
• Create, update, and ensure consistency and accuracy of database records 

• Facilitate Candidate Flow through the Search Process
• Review and acknowledge applications
• Keep candidates apprised of search status
• Gather candidate materials and enter into database
• Secure authorizations and run employment, social media and background    checks 
• Advise candidates on travel arrangements and coordinate expense reimbursements

• Execute Social Media and Marketing Activities on behalf of the firm and its  clients including:
• Manage LinkedIn and Twitter accounts
• Develop and implement strategies to increase followers
• Manage email marketing through database (Encore Max) and Mailchimp
• Post recruitment profiles on websites and job boards
• Update website content
• Maintain brand consistency across all materials and platforms 

• Provide Research and Business Development Support to Partners, Consultants and Associates
• Conduct internet research to compile target organizations and develop search strategies 
• Utilize Boolean search to identify prospective candidates 
• Review social media, news and announcements for potential business opportunities

Professional Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Project Management skills including the ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including a sophisticated understanding of Word and Outlook;
• Prior experience with database entry and management; Encore Max, File Finder, Bullhorn, Talent Rover or other recruiting specific database experience is a plus;
• Boolean search or other advanced online research skills;
• Familiarity with Adobe Pro, Word Press, Mailchimp, and Survey Monkey;
• Awareness of social media content optimization strategies and digital marketing trends
• Nonprofit sector experience is preferred;
• Prior experience in retained or contingency search, staffing or HR is ideal.

Personal Characteristics

• Passion for strengthening mission-driven nonprofits;
• Knowledge of the history, issues and influencers in the LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS movements;
• An understanding of Social, Racial, Economic and Environmental Justice; 
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Dedication to providing exceptional client service;
• Comfort working remotely and independently.

Compensation

McCormack + Kristel offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and generous paid time off. Professional development is encouraged; opportunities for professional growth and resources for training will be provided. Annual revenue-based bonuses are paid to all employees and profit-sharing opportunities will be extended to the exceptional candidate we are seeking.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

McCormack + Kristel believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are the essential pillars of healthy, thriving organizations. The firm was established with a mission to ensure all qualified candidates are given equal consideration by our clients. Through continuous learning and process enhancements, we endeavor to minimize bias in the candidate evaluation and selection process and increase diverse leadership in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. With the understanding that equitable policies and inclusive cultures are critical to the success of diverse placements, we commit to providing constructive insights and honest feedback to our clients. 

Core to our firm’s values is the belief that all organizations, including our own, should reflect the rich diversity of the communities and constituents they serve and the country we call home. We embrace diverse perspectives and experiences and strive to create a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.  

Location

The McCormack + Kristel team works remotely from home and shared offices across the country. The Recruiting Coordinator can work from anywhere with the understanding that most client business is conducted between the hours of 9 am ET and 5 pm PT and regular work hours will fall within this window.

Contact

Please submit, in confidence, your cover letter and résumé as attachments via e-mail to:

Michelle Kristel, Managing Partner

McCormack+Kristel 

1740 Broadway, 15th Floor

New York, NY 10019

Phone: 212.531.5003 | Fax: 212.203.9599 

Email: search@mccormackkristel.com | Website www.mccormackkristel.com

McCormack + Kristel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or family status, veteran status, height, weight, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

People of color, women, veterans, people with disabilities and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities are encouraged to apply.

About Us

McCormack + Kristel is a national provider of executive search consulting services for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. Established in 1993, as McCormack & Associates, by veteran search consultant Joseph A. McCormack, the firm was the first openly LGBTQ-owned retained search firm in the country and among the first to specialize in diversity recruiting.

Founded with the mission of filling senior leadership positions in the HIV/AIDS sector during the height of the AIDS epidemic, today, McCormack + Kristel serves a broad spectrum of mission-driven organizations with a focus on advocacy, healthcare, social services, and social justice. Over the last six years, the firm has led 70 searches. Recent placements include CEOs, C-Suite executives, and board members for organizations including the ACLU, the Dr. Susan Love Foundation, Lambda Legal, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, NRDC, SAGE and TransForm.

McCormack + Kristel is veteran- and woman-owned and a longtime certified diversity supplier. A true boutique practice, members of the firm’s five-person team are all subject matter experts dedicated to strengthening leadership and building capacity within nonprofit organizations and the foundations that support them.

The Position

Under the general supervision of the Managing Partner and with oversight of the search team, the Search Consultant is responsible for winning and leading executive searches. Leveraging nonprofit leadership and organizational development expertise, the Search Consultant is a trusted advisor to our clients and effective advocate for our candidates. 

With responsibility for leading multiple engagements, the Search Consultant is an adept project manager able to set realistic expectations, meet competing timelines and deliverables, and ensure successful outcomes. The consultant is a strategic thinker advising clients on issues such as reporting structure, compensation parity and onboarding plans. 

Search Consultants have excellent interpersonal skills and are talented relationship managers effectively collaborating with clients, courting candidates and mining sources. They are skilled problem solvers who must consider the totality of a client’s need, which often goes well beyond filling an open specific position. Exceptional Search Consultants have the self-confidence to deliver honest opinions to a client and the humility to engage in collaborative problem solving. 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Engage in all aspects of business development including identifying prospective clients, crafting proposals, and participating on pitches;

• Work closely with clients to understand the organization’s culture and to define the position and ideal candidate profile;

• Collaborate with Senior Associate and Recruiting Coordinator to develop the Research Plan and Marketing Strategy;

• Lead candidate courtship and assessment including recruiting, interviewing, and conducting reference calls;

• Guide clients through candidate selection process including writing candidate reports, developing interview questions, providing evaluation tools, and facilitating deliberation and selection;

• Maintain open and effective lines of communication with clients throughout search and during placements’ first years including preparing search status reports, leading check-in calls, and conducting 30, 90, 180-day follow-up calls;

• Ensure all search activities reflect the firm’s commitment to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces.

Professional Requirements

• Professional experience that includes interviewing and evaluating for executive and senior-level nonprofit leadership positions. Search consulting, recruiting, HR, or organizational development experience is ideal;

• Project management skills including the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet competing deadlines;

• Exceptional relationship building and client management skills including a consultative approach to problem solving and the ability to anticipate client needs;

• The ability to effectively foster and lead collaborative partnerships;

• A thorough understanding of equitable hiring practices including experience utilizing tools and coaching hiring managers and committees to reduce bias;

• Superior oral and written communication skills are essential, as is attention to detail in the development of reports, proposals, and other materials;

• Strong sales and negotiation skills to win business, recruit passive candidates, and fill positions;

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and experience with CRMs or recruiting software such as Encore Max, File Finder or Bullhorn/Talent Rover;

• Advanced online research skills, team collaboration applications and social media marketing experience are value-adds.

Personal Characteristics

• A strong commitment to enhancing leadership capacity within nonprofit and philanthropic organizations;

• Knowledge of the history, issues, and influencers shaping the LGBTQ, HIV/AIDS, racial, economic, and environmental social justice movements;

• Comfort working remotely and independently;

• Willingness and ability to travel and to conduct work during evenings and weekends;

• Unwavering commitment to upholding the firm’s values of integrity and exceptional customer care.

Compensation

McCormack + Kristel offers a generous commission structure and staff support for research, candidate development, scheduling, posting, document production and other administrative activities. Search Consultants will be engaged initially as commission-based independent contractors. Bonuses, profit sharing, and partnership opportunities will be extended to consultants who prove to be exceptional recruiters, business developers, and client managers. 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

McCormack + Kristel believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are the essential pillars of healthy, thriving organizations. The firm was established with a mission to ensure all qualified candidates are given equal consideration by our clients. Through continuous learning and process enhancements, we endeavor to minimize bias in the candidate evaluation and selection process and increase diverse leadership in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. With the understanding that equitable policies and inclusive cultures are critical to the success of diverse placements, we commit to providing critical insights and honest feedback to our clients. 

Core to our firm’s values is the belief that all organizations, including our own, should reflect the rich diversity of the communities and constituents they serve and the country we call home. We embrace diverse perspectives and experiences and strive to create a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.  

Location

Search Consultants work remotely from home and shared offices across the country. Search Consultants can work from anywhere with the understanding most client business is conducted between the hours of 9 am ET and 5 pm PT and that when post-COVID travel resumes, travel expenses are reimbursed by nonprofit clients who are generally cost sensitive. 

Contact

Please submit, in confidence, your cover letter and résumé as attachments via e-mail to:

Michelle Kristel, Managing Partner
McCormack+Kristel
1740 Broadway, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212.531.5003 | Fax: 212.203.9599
Email: search@mccormackkristel.com | Websitewww.mccormackkristel.com

McCormack + Kristel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or family status, veteran status, height, weight, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

People of color, women, veterans, people with disabilities and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities are encouraged to apply.

The Client

Established in 1977, the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice (Astraea) is one of the first women’s funds in the world and the only solely dedicated to LBTQI rights globally. The founders– a cross-class, multi-racial group of women activists – dreamed of a feminist movement thatcentered the leadership of lesbians and women of color. For over four decades, Astraea has uniquely supported women’s rights and LBTQI movements working at the crossroads of gender justice, racial justice, bodily autonomy, sexual rights, and self-determination.

As a LBTQI women’s fund, Astraea uniquely fuels groups at the nexus of feminist and LBTQI movements. Astraea’s reach is unparalleled: since its inception, they have granted over $49 million via more than 5,000 grants to over 2,000 grantee partners in 120 countries and nearly all 50 states in the United States (U.S.). Astraea shifts power and resources to LBTQI and feminist activists so that they can build strong, intersectional movements that combat violence and discrimination, counter structural economic and social inequalities and drive transformational cultural change.

Headquartered in New York City, Astraea’s mission is advanced by more than 30 staff in the U.S. and around the world. The team comes from diverse backgrounds and possesses a wealth of experience and knowledge. Tied together by a deep passion for human rights and social justice, the staff places a high value on self-awareness, commitment to racial justice, shared learning, and genuine kindness.

Over the years, Astraea has continued to honor the legacy of its founding mothers: uncompromising in a vision of rights for all, upholding values such as belief in self-determination, community empowerment, movement building, and building across issues and generations. The organization that grew from this lesbian feminist vision is a multi-gender, multi-racial, multi-identity public foundation that in 2020 granted over $5.3 million to 203 grantee-partners across the globe.

Astraea operates with a budget of $14 million and is governed by a 13-person Board of Directors.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.astraeafoundation.org/

The Opportunity

The mission of Astraea is needed now more than ever. Our world and our people are up against unending challenges, and with the confluence of global health, political, and economic disruptions unfolding amid tectonic shifts in philanthropy and LGBTQI movements, the need for bold queer feminist funding has never been greater. Astraea experienced exponential and transformative growth over the past several years, including receiving an unrestricted $4M gift from MacKenzie Scott last year. With a significantly increased base of funding, Astraea has radically increased its reach and impact. Now, while continuing to build power and challenge the status quo, Astraea is utilizing this leadership transition period to invest in organizational development and staff well-being.

Since September 2019, under the leadership of Interim Executive Director Sandy Nathan, Astraea has invested in its operational and financial infrastructure, hired critical roles, and restructured staff teams and reporting lines to align more with its functions. They have also prioritized staff wellness and sustainability, centered conversations on anti-oppression, anti-racism, and Astraea’s values, and built strategic alignment across the board and staff on Astraea’s priorities moving forward.

This is a time of transition and stabilization for this 40+ year old organization. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader to lay the foundation and build the infrastructure for what Astraea will be in its next decades, shaping the organization to meet this moment and beyond. The new leader will inherit a financially stable, mission-driven organization with a strong culture that is living its feminist social justice values.

The Position

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the new Executive Director will build on Astraea’s proud radical history to create a nimble, thriving, and resilient organization that effectively and efficiently shifts power to LGBTQI people. In collaboration with board, staff, and key partners, the leader’s responsibilities will include:

Strategy, Vision & Leadership

• With staff, board, grantees, advisors, and peers, develop and implement a strategic plan that defines Astraea’s role in the global ecosystem of feminist funds and movements;
• In collaboration with regional and feminist funds, enhance Astraea’s role in building LGBTQI movements and the philanthropic infrastructure;
• Lead the staff executive team which stewards the mission, programs, and operations of Astraea, including program design and the development of annual goals, ensuring that all programs are integrated and advance Astraea’s mission;
• Conduct periodic evaluation of existing work and assess ideas for new work as measured against Astraea’s vision, mission, and strategic plan;
• Identify, assess, and inform the board of directors of internal and external issues that affect Astraea, and act as a professional advisor to the boards on all aspects of Astraea’s activities;
• Share leadership with and provide staff support to the board, facilitating its work as a governing and fundraising body and its continuation as an engaged and cohesive group;
• Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with grantees, government institutions, funders, and other organizations working in the sector to help achieve Astraea’s goals;
• Promote Astraea’s culture of integrity, cooperation, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability, in which critical thinking, respectful discussion, creativity, and sound judgement are valued.

Organizational Development

• Ensure the organizational structure supports the recent expansion of grantmaking and programs, while centering staff and reinforcing an anti-oppression frame;
• Advance racial, gender, disability, and economic justice throughout the organization’s culture, structures, policies, and operations;
• Dedicate resources and expertise to build a robust human resources department;
• Oversee the updating and integration of technology systems adequate to meet the needs of globally distributed organization;
• Refine and implement policies and procedures that reflect Astraea’s values;
• Center mentoring and coaching of the management and senior teams, providing support to build strong teams;
• Support the development of a leadership pipeline for diverse staff;
• Prioritize professional development and mentoring for the next generation of leaders;
• Ensure effective decision-making practices and clear communication that build staff alignment, facilitate productive and joyful struggle, and engage those most directly impacted;
• Make it a top priority to develop and maintain an effective, healthy, and values-alignedorganization that practices and lives Astraea’s feminist values in everything it does.

Fundraising and Fiscal Stewardship

• Enthusiastically lead and actively engage in Astraea’s diverse fundraising efforts;
• In partnership with board and staff, develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including individuals and institutions to expand Astraea’s base of supporters;
• Leverage external presence to grow Astraea’s fundraising initiatives;
• Diversify and increase unrestricted funding sources, especially from individual donors, and grow Astraea’s reserves and endowment;
• Oversee the effective and efficient management of the organization’s financial resources ensuring its fiscal stability and long-term sustainability;
• Working closely with the CFO, ensure that financial and administrative systems, and sound bookkeeping, accounting procedures, and internal controls are in place and followed by all staff;
• Provide the board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditures of the organization.

Communications & Outreach

• Serve as primary external spokesperson for Astraea;
• With an authentic and progressive voice, represent Astraea in the media, in the activist and philanthropic communities, and to a broad range of stakeholders including grantee partners, donors, and advisors;
• Serve as a trusted advisor to governments, private foundations, movements, and grassroots organizations;
• Foster effective communication among all facets of the organization;
• Set up oversight mechanisms to ensure continual assessment of progress towards goals and compliance with all applicable legal, accounting, and reporting regulations.

Professional Requirements
The successful candidate must have the following:

• A deep commitment to Astraea’s mission and values and to advancing gender, racial, disability, and economic justice;
• Executive or senior leadership experience, including experience managing remote teams;
• Experience with nonprofit organizational development, with proven success in building strong and effective teams and scaling operational infrastructure to support a growing organization;
• Strategic fundraising experience that includes cultivating individual and institutional donor relationships, and soliciting major gifts;
• Prior experience working with a nonprofit board and a demonstrable understanding of board development, governance and decision-making;
• Financial acumen to develop, track, and manage a $14 million budget that includes restricted government contracts, foreign funds, complex investments, and fiscal sponsorships;
• Demonstrated experience leading the creation and implementation of strategic plans;
• Strong communications skills including the ability to effectively convey Astraea’s radical vision in accessible ways and to engage individuals and large groups;
• Humility and emotional intelligence, including the capacity for self-insight and learning and the resiliency to hold the emotions and experiences of staff and other partners;
• Fluency in English;
• Enthusiasm for significant domestic and international travel.

While Astraea recognizes that not every individual will exhibit all of these qualities, the successful candidate will demonstrate at least one – and ideally more than one – of the following:

• A nuanced understanding of the philanthropic climate including current trends and tensions, and Astraea’s place among global LGBTQI and feminist funders;
• Senior experience with building and growing a strong organizational culture centered around racial, gender, disability, and economic justice;
• Experience managing an organizational budget of at least $10M;
• History of being accountable to and in solidarity with grassroots movements, especially those in the Global South and/or East;
• Commitment to lifelong learning and a drive to mentor, coach, and support staff;
• International perspective and lived experience in the Global South and/or East;
• An understanding of the fiscal and donor reporting requirements associated with global grassroots grantmaking;
• Fluency in a language/languages other than English.

Compensation

Commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, the salary range for the position is $215,000 – $225,000 per annum. In addition to generous PTO, Astraea provides an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, short- and long-term
disability, and ancillary insurance, as well as flex spending and health reimbursement accounts, and a 401(k) savings plan with employer match. Reimbursement of basic relocation expenses will be considered for the exceptional individual we are seeking.

Location

In response to public health guidelines concerning COVID-19, Astraea’s staff is currently working remotely. Ideally, when restrictions are lifted and congregant workplaces are deemedsafe, the new Executive Director will work on-site in the Foundation’s New York office, however the board is open to considering U.S.-based remote candidates. If selected, an Executive Director living outside of the New York metropolitan area will be expected to spend one week per month on-site in the Foundation’s New York office. The Foundation will cover the cost of travel and accommodations related to the candidate establishing a New York presence. As for non-U.S. based candidates, present legal ability to work in the US. is not required. Astraea will work with the selected candidate to pursue the appropriate visa.

Contact

For individuals wishing to be considered for the Executive Director position, please submit a cover letter and résumé(s) as attachments via e-mail to search@mccormackkristel.com. Applications will be reviewed and considered until the position is filled.

Michelle Kristel, Managing Partner
Soladé Rowe, Senior Consultant
McCormack+Kristel
1740 Broadway, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212.531.5003 | Fax: 212.203.9599
Email: search@mccormackkristel.com | Websitewww.mccormackkristel.com

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. Please note that your education, dates of employment and other information will be verified prior to an offer.

Astraea is an equal opportunity employer. Astraea’s policy is to select, place, train and promote the best qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience so as to provide equal opportunity for all of our employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal law, and without regard to non-work related factors such as sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, economic status, personal appearance including height and weight, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all activities, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfers, promotions and benefits. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.